Morocco
Morocco Announces Eid Al Fitr to Begin May 2, Marking End of Ramadan
Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Monday, May 2 in Morocco. This is what the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs announced this evening.
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Laila M.
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Sport
12-Year-Old Prodigy Clinches Fifth World Kickboxing Title in Abu Dhabi
Amira Tahri, a 12-year-old Moroccan-origin kickboxer, has won her fifth world kickboxing championship title in Abu Dhabi.
Sport
Kickboxing Rivals Clash: Hesdy Gerges Challenges Badr Hari to Rematch
Badr Hari has again been challenged by Hesdy Gerges for a fight. The Dutch kickboxer of Egyptian origin used his Instagram account to provoke the Moroccan.
Belgium
Belgian TV Journalist Reveals Unprovoked Homophobic Attack in Brussels
Riadh Bahri, a Belgian journalist, was the victim of a homophobic attack in early September in Brussels.
Morocco
Morocco Seeks Extradition of Suspect in 2017 Marrakech Café Shooting
Morocco has made a new extradition request for Achraf B., accused of being linked to the shooting at the La Créme café in Marrakech in 2017. The suspect is currently incarcerated in the Netherlands.
Belgium
11-Year-Old Belgian Boy Dies Days After Bicycle Collision with Car
Bilal Ben Omar, an 11-year-old Belgian of Moroccan origin, died a few days after being hit by a car while cycling in Maasmechelen, Belgium.
Belgium
Major Drug Bust in Antwerp: 1.7 Tons of Cocaine Seized, Five Arrested
The Antwerp police in Belgium arrested a 28-year-old Moroccan man during an operation in a warehouse used for drug trafficking. Four other suspects were apprehended and 1.7 tons of cocaine were seized.
Belgium
Belgian Minister Faces Backlash Over Haircut Amid Salon Closures
Meryame Kitir, Belgian federal minister for Development Cooperation, was present during a television program on Canvas, where she had come to talk about vaccination against the coronavirus in poor countries. But it was especially her impeccable haircut that marked the viewers.
Belgium
Belgium School Sparks Outrage Over Racist Physics Question
The use of the word "negro" in a question during a physics class at the Royal Athenaeum of Bruges has caused controversy in Belgium. Shocked, a senior student shared the question on social media.
Sport
Kickboxing Star Badr Hari Welcomes Twins, Expanding Family to Six Children
Badr Hari is a father again. The wife of the Moroccan kickboxer has just given birth to twins. The newborns are named Nora and Ayden.
Belgium
Controversy Erupts as Antwerp Police Accused of Racial Profiling and Excessive Force Against Teen
The Antwerp police are accused of having beaten a 16-year-old boy during a check related to compliance with health measures. The police officer who hit the teenager claims to have wanted to protect himself, but witnesses denounce a racist act and an abuse of power.
Sport
Sofia Marathon Winners Suspended After Testing Positive for EPO Doping
Moroccan athlete Youssef Sbaai and Ukrainian Viktoria Chapilina, both winners of the Sofia Marathon in Bulgaria, tested positive for doping after their victory.